Prefabricated Concrete Structures

Code:

PRODEC017

Acronym:

EPF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural and geotechnical Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	0	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This curricular unit aims to provide detailed information and training on prefabricated systems and products. Special attention is paid to the conception, design, transport and erection of precast products, and to the connections between precast concrete elements.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student shall be able to apply the information provided and the code provisions to the resolution of practical problems presented in the practical classes. The student shall be able to analyse alternative solutions for the construction of prefabricated floors and precast bridge decks, and for the connection between precast elements. The student shall be able to judge and evaluate the adopted strategies for the solution of the problems.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The importance of prefabrication; prefabrication and sustainability; evolution of the techniques of building construction.
Evolution of a construction system: provisional support; concrete of different ages; Creep and shrinkage;
Joints: diversity of solutions; behavioural models; design philosophy; ductility.
Prefabrication in buildings: design; structural systems; slabs and walls as diaphragms; structural integrity and accident actions; Preventing progressive collapse;
Prefabrication of bridge decks: use of I and U beams; Continuity solutions on bridge decks; structural assessment

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The syllabus focuses on the various issues indicated in the unit’s objectives. The acquisition of key competencies and skills is stimulated though theoretical presentations and discussions, and also by means of the confrontation with practical problems.

Mandatory literature

Fédération Internationale de la Précontraint (1994)Planning and design handbook on precast building structures. ISBN; 174266115
Elliott, K.S. (2002); Precast concrete structures. ISBN: 0-7506-5084-2
Fédération Internationale de la Précontrainte (1998); Composite Floor Structures. ISBN: 1-874266-38-7
Fédération Internationale de la Précontrainte (1988); Precast prestressed hollow core floors. ISBN: 0-7277-13752
Camposinhos, R.S.; Serra Neves, A. (2005); Lajes aligeiradas com vigotas pré-tensionadas. ISBN: 972-752-081-2
Sousa, C.F. (2005); Continuidade estrutural em tabuleiros de pontes construídos com vigas pré-fabricadas. Soluções com ligação em betão armado. Tese de Mestrado. Departamento de Engenharia Civil da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodology involves theoretical presentations, discussion and solving of practical problems. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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